Security

Security of our website

Our internal network and databases are protected from un-authorised access using a range of security controls including a secure gateway, intrusion detection and other protection technologies. However, users should be aware that the World Wide Web is an insecure public network that gives rise to a potential risk that a user's transactions are being intercepted or modified by third parties or that files which the user downloads may contain computer viruses, disabling codes, worms or other defects or malicious code.

The Commonwealth accepts no liability for any interference with or damage to a user's computer system, software or data occurring in connection with or relating to this website or its use.

Site visit data

We operate this web site with outsourced technical assistance.

When visiting this site, a record of your visit is logged. Information is recorded for statistical purposes and is used by us to monitor the use of the site, discover what information is most and least used and to make the site more useful to visitors.

the previous internet address from which you came directly to this website.

This information is analysed to show broken links in our website, bottlenecks, and other site problems. We use this information to maintain our site for your efficient use.

No attempt is made to identify you through your browsing activities except in the event of an investigation into the improper use of our internet facility, or where a law enforcement agency exercises a warrant to inspect the Internet Service Provider's logs.

Cookies

We use ‘cookies’ for maintaining contact with a user through a website session. A cookie is a small file supplied by us, and stored by the web browser software on your computer when you access our site. An explanation of what cookies are and how they work can be found at the site of the Privacy Commissioner. Cookies allow us to recognise you as an individual web user, as you browse our website.

Two cookie types may be used by this website:

Session cookies

These exist only for the duration of a web browser session with a particular website/host. All cookies will be immediately lost when you end your internet session or shut down your computer. Our copy of your information will be automatically deleted twenty minutes after you last used the system. This information is only used to help you use our website systems more efficiently, not to track your movements through the internet, or to record private information about you.

Persistent cookies

These exist for a defined period of time (usually beyond the termination of the current session) before expiring.

No personally identifiable information is stored within cookies used by this website. No attempt will be made to identify anonymous users or their browsing activities unless legally compelled to do so, such as in the event of an investigation, where a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the Internet Service Provider's log files.

Protect your online security

Before submitting your personal details on our website, help secure your online security by checking that your computer and use of the Internet is as secure as possible.

Steps you may take to help secure your computer are:

set and protect your passwords

set and update anti-virus and anti-spyware software

install and use a firewall

manage spam emails

secure your internet browser.

We will not contact you asking for details of your credit card or bank account details by email.

You are encouraged to take precautions to protect your system from viruses or other malicious code that may interfere with or damage your computer system, software or data.

Further information, including practical tips on how to protect yourself against security scams and complete online transactions safely are available from the Stay Smart Online website. Stay Smart Online is owned and administered by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

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